Many may remember the Rugby World Cup 2003 for many different reasons, whether it was seeing England take out the trophy in heart-stopping fashion, Stirling Mortlock’s interception of Carlos Spencer’s pass, or watching the dazzling running of Rupeni Caucaunabuca and Shane Williams.

Grand Slam 2010 has been accomplished by the grand team in the grand finale, as the travel-weary All Blacks stamped their authority with a runaway 37-25 win over Wales at the flaky turf of Millennium Stadium.

Late in the first half of the absorbing drawn Test between Ireland and Australia, Wycliff Palu, the monster Wallaby number 8, was given a yellow card by the South African referee Jonathan Kaplan for allegedly making a shoulder charge on Rob Kearney, Ireland’s fullback.

Haunted by the ghosts of 2006, Matt Giteau says the Wallabies must learn from one of Australian rugby’s darkest nights to keep their grand slam dream alive with victory over Six Nations champions Ireland on Sunday.

Magical Mark Ella was the inspiration 25 years ago and now Wallabies coach Robbie Deans is backing Matt Giteau as The Man to lead Australia’s improbable quest for a grand slam sweep of the UK and Ireland.

Dear Messrs. O’Neill, Deans, Elsom and Barnes: On the eve of the first Grand Slam tour for 25 years, and having attended all four games in 1984, I write this letter to offer you my personal support for your efforts, and to galvanise the other Wallabies supporters behind you and show you just how much […]